Paul Haggis News

Paul Haggis defection from Scientology another chink in the cult's armor UPDATE

Feb 8, 2011, 1:47 GMT

In a revealing interview with New Yorker magazine, Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis reveals the bizarre, ego-stroking, insulated world where the famous have their fragile egos coddled, weaknesses preyed upon and are charged on a sliding scale that boggles the mind for the privilige to call themselves 'Scientologist.'

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The Next Three Days – Movie Review

Nov 18, 2010, 0:30 GMT

Russell Crowe’s back from a bit of a lull in this taut, compelling film and role worthy of his powerful persona.  He’s a man on a mission and he’s terrific.  He plays John Brennan whose wife, Laura (Elizabeth Banks) is arrested and jailed for murder.
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The Next Three Days New York City Premiere Pictures

Nov 13, 2010, 14:38 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event The Next Three Days New York City Premiere. ... more

Haggis and Crowe might have the great 'Equalizer'

Sep 29, 2010, 0:49 GMT

Paul Haggis is in negotiations to take over writing duties for the feature adaptation of the late-'80s TV series 'The Equalizer.' ... more

Paul Haggis Crashes relationship to Scientology cult

Oct 26, 2009, 13:49 GMT

“Crash” Oscar-winning writer-director and EP of the eponymous Starz television series Paul Haggis has left the Cult of Scientology. ... more

Actors added to 'Three Days'

Sep 29, 2009, 19:43 GMT

Olivia Wilde and Jonathan Tucker have been added to the cast of 'The Next Three Days,' Paul Haggis' thriller at Lionsgate. ... more

Elizabeth Banks to be 'Next'

Aug 25, 2009, 17:04 GMT

Elizabeth Banks is in final negotiations to star opposite Russell Crowe in Lionsgate's 'The Next Three Days,' Paul Haggis' adaptation of the French thriller 'Pour elle.' ... more

Eric Roberts leads new cast additions on Starz 'Crash'

Jun 12, 2009, 4:09 GMT

Starz network's series, 'Crash,' based on the eponymous film by writer/director Paul Haggis, is back for a second season in September, and boasts the addition of Eric Roberts to the cast. ... more

Haggis to work for 'Days'

Jun 3, 2009, 3:11 GMT

Lionsgate will be teaming with filmmaker Paul Haggis for his latest feature, the thriller 'The Next Three Days,' an adaptation of the French film 'Pour Elle.' ... more

Review: Starz 'Crash' a steamy slice of fallow Los Angeles

Oct 16, 2008, 17:02 GMT

The 2006 Academy Award winner for Best Motion Picture of the Year, 'Crash' was a layered pastiche of Los Angeles-based racially-tinged pathos and angst, culminating in some heavy handed epiphanies for the players in Paul Haggis’ slightly overwrought existential drama. ... more

DVD Review: The Black Donnellys - The Complete Series

Sep 7, 2007, 11:42 GMT

The Black Donnellys is another example of a series that deserved to have a long life, but was canned by the network before it got a chance. The series is excellent thanks to an interesting plot, and strong performances from its cast. ... more

Paul Haggis spit shining 'Bond 22' script

Aug 27, 2007, 3:06 GMT

Oscar winning 'Crash' filmmaker Paul Haggis was at the press junket for 'Garden of Elah' when he shared some tidbits about the next James Bond film. ... more

Hell's Kitchen drama 'The Black Donnellys'

Feb 25, 2007, 5:57 GMT

Studio 60 replacement series, 'The Black Donnellys' is an edgy, funny and well written series turned in for our viewing enjoyment by Oscar winner, Paul Haggis.  ... more

Paul Haggis goes for The Garden

Sep 22, 2006, 8:17 GMT

Academy Award winning ‘Crash’ helmer Paul Haggis is in talks with the WB and Summit Entertainment to direct ‘The Garden of Elah’. ... more

Haggis talks about Bond 21

Sep 17, 2005, 20:43 GMT

Crash scribe spills the beans about what's in store for Casino Royale ... more

Haggis crashes Deauville's top honor

Sep 12, 2005, 14:54 GMT

Critically acclaimed Crash takes festival's Grand Prix ... more

Paul Haggis to re-write Casino Royale script

Aug 30, 2005, 15:33 GMT

Oscar-nominee Paul Haggis has been drafted in to rewrite of Casino Royale, the next James Bond movie. ... more

Paul Haggis Writing For Eastwood Again

Mar 2, 2005, 17:38 GMT

Screenwriter Paul Haggis ('Million Dollar Baby') is set to write, direct and co-produce drama 'Death and Dishonor' for Warner Bros. Pictures. ... more